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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 88.88 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 88.88 and 52.11 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 88.88 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/88.88 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 88.88 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 4,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.54/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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